However, it is important to clarify that the deal is not finalized, nor is it on the verge of immediate completion at this point in time. There are still several critical steps that need to be addressed before the transfer can be officially sealed. Arsenal remains actively engaged in the process, continuing negotiations and working diligently behind the scenes to navigate the complexities involved.
Currently, a transfer fee in the region of £65 million is being viewed as a highly plausible figure for the deal. Both parties are in the midst of negotiating the specific terms, including how the payments will be structured—whether that involves upfront fees, add-ons, or installments. The objective for both sides is to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement as efficiently as possible.
Meanwhile, Viktor Gyökeres is being closely monitored as Arsenal’s secondary option. The club is keeping him as a contingency plan should their pursuit of Šeško fail to come to fruition. Gyökeres himself is reportedly aware of the situation and is patiently awaiting the outcome of the Šeško negotiations. If the primary deal collapses or hits insurmountable obstacles, Arsenal is prepared to pivot quickly toward pursuing Gyökeres as their next priority